Tag Archives: Anthony Costa

Fashion: Matin Maulawizada and Afghan Hands

A celebrated make-up artist and his philanthopic foundation

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Angelina Jolie

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While I was researching another story for my post this week I came across a most impressive portfolio from a celebrated makeup artist … Continue Reading ››

Fashion: Kevin Johnn

The Project Runway Alumni on life pre and post reality TV

Kevin Johnn & HeidiKevin Johnn and Heidi Klum

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I met Kevin Johnn in 1987 when I moved from NYC to Chicago to be the buyer for Russo, one of the cities most progressive designer boutiques.  … Continue Reading ››

Life Imitates Art

Downton Abbey & The Great Gatsby set the season's Bridal Trend

brides-split--zMichelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael as Lady Mary and Lady Edith Crawley on Downton Abbey

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It's bridal season again, and this year more than ever before it's obvious that life imitates art.  On Continue Reading ››

Celebrity Hairstylist Steven Dillon

and his charitable organization 'Cuts for a Cause'

Steven Dillon Brazilian VogueImage courtesy Vogue Brazil

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My friend Steven Dillon grew up in an Italian/Irish Catholic home in Yonkers NY, and started cutting hair in 1993 (coincidentally the same year we met.)  His career … Continue Reading ››

Milano Regalo

the Milan Fall/Winter 2013 Women's collections

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This week I'm reviewing 5 beautiful collections from last weeks Milan runways, and one unfortunate collection that clearly did not get the 'beautiful clothing' memo.

The Italian's were extremely refreshing this … Continue Reading ››

Across The Pond

a review of the London Fall/Winter 2013 runway shows

Mary-Katrantzou1Mary Katrantzou

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Reviewing the London collections has always been a treat for me.  Back in my days as a buyer I could not wait to go to London for fashion week.

The British designers … Continue Reading ››